Sociology and Anthropology Vol. 4(12), pp. 1084 - 1092
DOI: 10.13189/sa.2016.041207
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Anthropocene: Governing Climate Change in China and Brazil

Leila da Costa Ferreira ^*, Marina Martinelli
Center for Environment Studies and Research, Campinas State University, Brazil

ABSTRACT

This article analyzes governmental responses for the climate change challenge in China and Brazil. Both countries have a central role in the climate change debate since they are major greenhouse gases emitters, thus contributing to the aggravation of the problem, each with differentiated participation. At the same time, policy measures aimed at climate issues in these countries may lead to the reconfiguration of international negotiations on the topic. The methodological aspects include three main points of analysis: the trajectory of greenhouse gas emissions in both countries; political and institutional structures mobilized to the climate issue and focusing on mitigation and policy responses related to climate change.

KEYWORDS
Climate Change, Climate Policy, Mitigation, China, Brazil

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[1] Leila da Costa Ferreira , Marina Martinelli , "Anthropocene: Governing Climate Change in China and Brazil," Sociology and Anthropology, Vol. 4, No. 12, pp. 1084 - 1092, 2016. DOI: 10.13189/sa.2016.041207.

(b). APA Format:
Leila da Costa Ferreira , Marina Martinelli (2016). Anthropocene: Governing Climate Change in China and Brazil. Sociology and Anthropology, 4(12), 1084 - 1092. DOI: 10.13189/sa.2016.041207.